By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 9’s Whites – Put in a superb performance against Fast Feet Jives, Aycliffe’s goal was a great finish from Oscar, who slotted past the goalkeeper. MOTM was Oscar. Under 10’s – Played Bishop St Mary’s in a 9v9 game. A strong first half...

Durham Constabulary has extended its police constable recruitment for an extra week and is looking for hardworking individuals who relish a challenge to join the team. Durham Police officers are part of one of the top-performing police force’s in the country, and the force offer a generous benefits package including the ability to complete a...

TUI, the UK’s biggest holiday firm, has welcomed its first Teesside Airport passengers in nine years as it launched its summer breaks to Majorca – including a young family from Newton Aycliffe. The first flight, which was fully booked, jetted out of the airport to Palma on Tuesday afternoon, joining the airport’s busiest schedule since...

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is to examine how accessible Durham Constabulary is to the public in her latest accountability meeting. Commissioner Allen is set to host a public accountability meeting on Thursday, May 26, where she will discuss the contact arrangements for anyone wanting to pass on...

Greenfield Arts welcomes back renowned artist Sarah Hill this summer. Sarah will be returning to lead a workshop in watercolour this month in the school’s bespoke studio space. The workshop offers the chance for budding artists to create their own artwork in the session and learn more about working with watercolours in a relaxed creative...

Ambitious plans to drive growth, spark creativity and celebrate the extraordinary people and places of County Durham was showcased to the UK City of Culture 2025 judging panel on Monday. An exciting and immersive timetable of activities was arranged for the judges’ eagerly anticipated visit, which follows the shortlisting of Durham’s...

Durham Constabulary is working with the charity Humankind to reach out and support people in the Newton Aycliffe and Shildon areas who are suffering with misuse with a new pilot programme called Ahead of the Arrest. The brainchild of Sergeant Andy Boyd, the scheme sees officers actively engage with members of the community who need help and...

‘Talk to someone you trust’ – that is the message from Durham County Council for people who may be struggling with their mental health. The local authority is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from Monday (May 9) to Sunday (May 15), by sharing the different steps people can take to improve their mental wellbeing. With...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 7th May – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Hartlepool 2nd XI – weather was sunny and mild. Hartlepool won the toss and chose to bat first. Hartlepool 2nd XI 249 for 8 after 50 overs George Slatcher 4 for 49, Matty Greaves 2 for 13 and Leo Mercy 1 for 29 Newton...

In true British tradition the Pioneering Care Partnership is hosting a summer garden party to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. A community get together for all ages, wear your regal best and enjoy a complimentary cream tea on arrival. Hosted at the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe, the Jubilee garden celebrations will...